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Coin (Sovereign) Showing James I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold coin with a portrait of a man facing right. The man has a beard and is wearing a crown and ornate clothing. His right arm is raised, holding a sword. A ship is on the right side. The coin's edge is beaded. Text is inscribed around the coin's edge. The coin is on a white background. The coin shows James I.

Artwork Details

Date
1605
Medium
Gold
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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